FEICA (the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry) and Afera (The European Adhesive Tape Association) intend to work more closely on pertinent topics, such as the European Green Deal and other regulatory affairs, for the benefit of the entire industry.

After less than 18 months of construction, Evonik officially opened its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany.

SWS sealant is neutralcure with excellent adhesion and weatherproofing properties that can be used in place of organic sealants for expansion joints, window perimeters, curtainwall frames and more.

AsahiGuard for Stone and Tile from AGC Chemicals provides the most effective deterrent to liquid- and oil-based stains that can ruin the aesthetics of both porous and non-porous stone and tile.

Lucas #9500 Single-Ply Sealant is a one-component, nonshrink, advanced-technology polyurethane sealant for constructing liquid flashing systems

Carbon black producer Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., Senningerberg, Luxembourg, will expand production capacity at its Norcarb Engineered Carbons AB plant in Malmö, Sweden.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has created the first draft Product Category Rule (PCR) for Sealants for North America.

According to the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, the global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) was 54.1 million tons in 2014 worth $182.6 billion. 

ITW Dynatec, a leader in bonding and sealing solutions, has appointed Nordine Meniai New Business Unit Manager, Packaging.

PPG Industries has completed its acquisition of a majority interest in the aerospace and automotive sealants and adhesives business of Le Joint Français (LJF), a long-term licensee of PPG’s aerospace sealant technology.